Here is a Magnetic Hourglass that uses iron filings instead of sand for a more mesmerizing look. Filings take 30 seconds or so to fall. This piece has a glass hourglass and rare earth magnet in its metal base.
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Magnetic Hourglass from ThinkGeek
ThinkGeek has this for $14.99 at this time.
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